Dictionary Skills 1
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
dictionary
the word being defined.
entry word
a word(s) printed at the top of a page indicating the first or last word entry on that page
guide word
the way a word is spoken
pronunciation
function of a word in speech
parts of speech
the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation
spelling
The division of words into syllables/parts
syllabification
the meaning of a word
definition
a definition that applies to a special field, such as law, math, history, translation, etc.
specialty definition
a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
diagram
a sentence used to show how the entry word is used correctly
example sentence
a word that has the same or similar meaning
synonym
a group of words that share the same root
word family
A set of symbols that represent the sounds of a language
alphabet
To arrange a list of words in alphabetical order
alphabetize
the form a word takes when there is more than one, such as goose: geese, hat: hats, calf: calves.
plural form
the way a dictionary is organized
alphabetical
showing by example; a picture
illustration
way to shorten a word, such as plural:pl.
abbreviation
an alternate meaning for a word; secondary meaning
alternate definition